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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 268.95 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 268.95 and 81.79 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 268.95 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/268.95 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 268.95 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 21,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,997.88/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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